2048+# vs 2048 Cupcake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2048+#
Experience a challenging number puzzle game with larger grids and multiple new tiles per move. Compete for high scores and sync your progress across Apple devices. Offers an extended gameplay experience beyond the classic 2048.
- Multiple grid sizes (4x4 to 12x12)
- Multiple new tiles per move
- iCloud data storage
- Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)
- Apple Watch version available
- Undo functionality
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12X12 10x10 8x8 6x6 4x4 (different number of new tiles) It's more than 2048, so just call it 2048+# "+" means not only 4X4 , it means more; "#" means not only one new tile , it means more; so just call it 2048+# You can store your data with iCloud! Sync with iPad and iPhone also Apple TV! Apple watch version is also available！ Now the highest score of the game is over 15.x billion points !! Thanks for this long-time player! You can select more tiles to play , and get higher score! WARNING:iCloud only stores ONE record. We only stores ten steps for undo in the game! 4X4 ->1 new tile 6X6 ->2 new tiles 8X8 ->3 new tiles 10X10 ->3 new tile 12X12 ->3 new tiles Email support: cocos2dee@gmail.com
2048 Cupcake
Combine identical cupcakes to create new, more delicious varieties. Experience endless fun and discover a delightful collection of sweet treats in this popular puzzle game.
- Merge similar cupcakes
- Unlock new cupcake varieties
- Endless gameplay
- Sweet theme
- Popular puzzle twist
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2048 Cupcake Oh so sweet! Join similar cupcakes to unlock even more delicious cupcakes. Endless fun and endless cupcakes One of the most popular 2048 twist on the app store!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2048 Cupcake at none against 2048+#'s 2. 2048 Cupcake also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 2048+#'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 45 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 2048+# sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 2048 Cupcake asks for nothing beyond the download.
2048+# holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2048+# has 2.6K ratings behind it against 276, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of 2048+#'s written reviews are positive against 84% of 2048 Cupcake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
2048+# ships an update every 2 months, 2048 Cupcake every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2048+# | 2048 Cupcake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better | 4.4 (276 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | 83.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 276 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 45 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志荣 杨 | Meng Wang |
Customer experience
2048+#
2048 Cupcake
User reviews
2048+#
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable themes and grid sizes
- ⏱️ Ability to resume games later
- 💰 Good value for a free app
Room to improve
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing past high scores
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and limited undos
2048 Cupcake
From 276 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😍 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun twist on classic 2048 with cupcake theme
- 📱 Works offline without WiFi requirement
- 🔋 Minimal battery and storage consumption
- 💾 Game progress saves automatically
Room to improve
- 📺 Intrusive and annoying advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and restarts
- ⚫ Black box/missing graphics for tiles beyond 2048
- 🔊 Cannot mute game sound or play with other audio
- 📉 Performance lag and choppy tile movements
Bugs and requests
2048+#
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tiles disappearing after long playthroughs
- Inconsistent behavior when resuming games
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More theme and color options
- Additional game modes and challenges
- Improved performance and stability
- Better cloud sync and progress saving
2048 Cupcake
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes when reaching peppermint cupcake
- Black box instead of cupcake graphic at 4096+
- Game progress erased when ads appear
- App clipboard/message access without permission
- Choppy and laggy tile sliding animations
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- Game freezes or restarts on certain actions
- UI layout broken after latest update
- Screen size altered with recent updates
- Game crashes frequently on iPhone 6+ and newer
Requested features
9 requests- Option to disable advertisements
- Cupcake names and progression list display
- Graphics for cupcakes beyond 2048 (4096+)
- Sound toggle/mute option in menu
- Cupcake scoring guide or key
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- Apple Watch compatibility
- Improved performance and smoother animations
- Feature parity between mobile and desktop versions
- Ability to play music simultaneously
In-app purchases
2048+#
- 10 Undos$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
2048 Cupcake
No in-app purchases
